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Banksia Beach vs Sandstone Point

Name: Banksia Beach vs Sandstone Point — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 4.2 km apart · Banksia Beach profile · Sandstone Point profile

Banksia Beach Sandstone Point

Banksia Beach and Sandstone Point are neighbouring residential areas with older populations. Banksia Beach has a higher share of separate houses (92.8%) and larger homes, with 95.4% having three or more bedrooms. It also has higher typical weekly incomes, with a typical household earning $1,283 compared to $963 in Sandstone Point. In contrast, Sandstone Point is much more walkable; 82.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, compared to just 39.0% in Banksia Beach.

Both areas are very similar in their proportion of First Nations people, children under 15, and those who serve in the Defence Force. This shared character extends to their housing markets, as both have rental rates far below the national figure. While they share these traits, the gap in accessibility is stark, with Sandstone Point having far more public transport stops and more frequent departures per 1,000 people.

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Where they differ most

Separate houses: 18.9 pts higher in Banksia Beach 3+ bedrooms: 16.0 pts higher in Banksia Beach Population: 3,086 larger in Banksia Beach Year 12: 9.7 pts higher in Banksia Beach Living alone: 9.6 pts higher in Sandstone Point

Demographics & Identity

Population in Banksia Beach in Sandstone Point +3,086 larger in Banksia Beach gap widening

7,180 87th pct 4,094 86th pct

Median age in Banksia Beach in Sandstone Point +3 yrs older in Sandstone Point gap widening

59 yrs 91st pct 62 yrs 96th pct

Age structure

39.5% Seniors (65+) +7.4 pts ▸ 46.9%

30.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +7.0 pts 23.5%

11.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +0.3 pts 11.5%

11.2% Children (0–14) +0.2 pts ▸ 11.4%

7.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.5 pts 6.8%

Marital status

63.0% Married ◂ +6.4 pts 56.5%

18.1% Never married +0.1 pts ▸ 18.2%

10.0% Divorced +2.2 pts ▸ 12.2%

6.1% Widowed +2.9 pts ▸ 9.0%

2.8% Separated +1.5 pts ▸ 4.3%

Age & sex structure

Banksia Beach Sandstone Point

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

72.9% Australia +1.4 pts ▸ 74.3%

9.1% England ◂ +0.7 pts 8.4%

4.3% New Zealand +0.6 pts ▸ 4.9%

1.1% South Africa ◂ +0.5 pts 0.6%

0.5% Philippines +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.3% Italy ◂ +0.2 pts 0.1%

0.2% China ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%

0.1% India +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

0.0% Vietnam +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

49.4% English +0.2 pts ▸ 49.6%

32.7% Australian +1.2 pts ▸ 33.9%

12.2% Irish +1.8 pts ▸ 14.0%

12.7% Scottish ◂ +0.1 pts 12.6%

7.0% German +0.6 pts ▸ 7.6%

2.4% Italian ◂ +0.8 pts 1.6%

2.3% Dutch ◂ +1.0 pts 1.3%

0.8% Chinese ◂ +0.4 pts 0.3%

0.5% Filipino +0.2 pts ▸ 0.7%

0.4% Greek even 0.4%

0.3% Indian +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.1% Vietnamese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%

Language

Language used at home

92.1% English only +0.4 pts ▸ 92.5%

0.3% Italian ◂ +0.2 pts 0.1%

0.3% Mandarin ◂ +0.2 pts 0.1%

0.2% Tagalog even 0.1%

0.1% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

0.0% Arabic +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

0.1% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Punjabi even 0.1%

0.1% Hindi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

56.8% Christianity ◂ +0.8 pts 56.0%

36.7% No religion +0.8 pts ▸ 37.5%

5.5% Not stated ◂ +0.1 pts 5.4%

0.6% Buddhism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.7%

0.3% Other religions +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%

0.1% Islam even 0.1%

0.1% Hinduism even 0.1%

0.1% Judaism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools/1k kids in Banksia Beach in Sandstone Point

1.25 13th pct —

Schools ≤3 km in Banksia Beach in Sandstone Point +1 more in Sandstone Point

2 62nd pct 3 67th pct

Avg size in Banksia Beach in Sandstone Point +133 larger in Sandstone Point

623 86th pct 755 93rd pct

ICSEA in Banksia Beach in Sandstone Point +4 higher in Banksia Beach

977 42nd pct 974 40th pct

Highest year of school

45.7% Year 12 ◂ +9.7 pts 36.0%

30.9% Year 10 +4.5 pts ▸ 35.4%

10.7% Year 9 or below +3.6 pts ▸ 14.3%

8.5% Year 11 +0.7 pts ▸ 9.2%

Highest qualification level

35.5% Certificate III / IV +5.6 pts ▸ 41.1%

19.7% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +3.0 pts 16.6%

17.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +3.6 pts 14.2%

5.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.6 pts 2.8%

3.4% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.7 pts 2.7%

2.5% Certificate I / II even 2.5%

Field of qualification

20.2% Management & commerce ◂ +4.2 pts 16.0%

18.8% Engineering & related +1.1 pts ▸ 20.0%

10.2% Society & culture +0.6 pts ▸ 10.9%

9.1% Health +1.1 pts ▸ 10.2%

9.5% Education ◂ +1.0 pts 8.5%

7.9% Architecture & building ◂ +1.1 pts 6.8%

5.9% Food, hospitality & personal services +0.2 pts ▸ 6.1%

2.9% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.4 pts 1.5%

2.3% Creative arts +0.4 pts ▸ 2.7%

1.0% Agriculture & environment +1.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

1.8% Information technology ◂ +0.3 pts 1.5%

Income

Personal income in Banksia Beach in Sandstone Point +$78 higher in Banksia Beach gap widening

$588 23rd pct $510 13th pct

Household income in Banksia Beach in Sandstone Point +$320 higher in Banksia Beach gap widening

$1,283 31st pct $963 12th pct

Family income in Banksia Beach in Sandstone Point +$238 higher in Banksia Beach gap widening

$1,444 23rd pct $1,206 12th pct

Household income distribution

35.8% $650–$1,499 +6.9 pts ▸ 42.7%

23.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +3.2 pts 20.7%

18.0% Under $650 +5.7 pts ▸ 23.6%

8.0% $4,000 or more ◂ +4.5 pts 3.4%

7.5% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +3.4 pts 4.0%

Personal income distribution

51.8% Under $650 +6.9 pts ▸ 58.7%

27.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.1 pts 26.3%

12.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +4.0 pts 8.8%

3.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.8 pts 1.7%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

16.9% Arthritis +4.1 pts ▸ 21.0%

10.5% Other condition +0.7 pts ▸ 11.2%

9.0% Mental health +2.2 pts ▸ 11.2%

9.2% Asthma +1.7 pts ▸ 10.9%

8.3% Heart disease +2.2 pts ▸ 10.6%

6.9% Diabetes +1.9 pts ▸ 8.8%

6.7% Cancer +0.2 pts ▸ 6.9%

3.6% Lung condition +1.7 pts ▸ 5.2%

1.6% Stroke +0.5 pts ▸ 2.1%

0.5% Dementia +0.7 pts ▸ 1.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

53.8% None ◂ +7.4 pts 46.4%

25.2% One condition +2.0 pts ▸ 27.2%

9.8% Two conditions +2.5 pts ▸ 12.2%

5.5% Three or more +2.3 pts ▸ 7.8%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Banksia Beach in Sandstone Point +41 larger in Banksia Beach

168 86th pct 127 86th pct

Median age in Banksia Beach in Sandstone Point +12 yrs older in Banksia Beach

34 yrs 72nd pct 22 yrs 33rd pct

Median income in Banksia Beach in Sandstone Point +$53 higher in Banksia Beach

$517 35th pct $464 27th pct

Household income in Banksia Beach in Sandstone Point +$174 higher in Banksia Beach

$1,724 51st pct $1,550 44th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Banksia Beach in Sandstone Point +0.2 larger in Banksia Beach gap widening

2.3 29th pct 2.1 19th pct

Family composition

53.4% Couples without children ◂ +0.9 pts 52.5%

36.0% Couples with children ◂ +3.5 pts 32.5%

10.1% One-parent families +4.2 pts ▸ 14.3%

0.6% Other families even 0.6%

Household size

56.6% 2 people ◂ +5.4 pts 51.2%

17.8% 1 person +9.6 pts ▸ 27.4%

11.3% 3 people ◂ +2.0 pts 9.3%

8.2% 4 people ◂ +0.7 pts 7.5%

4.1% 5 people ◂ +0.7 pts 3.4%

2.1% 6 or more ◂ +0.8 pts 1.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Banksia Beach in Sandstone Point +$40 higher in Banksia Beach gap widening

$440 87th pct $400 82nd pct

Mortgage in Banksia Beach in Sandstone Point +$390 higher in Banksia Beach gap widening

$1,950 69th pct $1,560 46th pct

People / bedroom in Banksia Beach in Sandstone Point +0.10 higher in Sandstone Point gap steady

0.60 7th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

57.6% Owned outright +2.3 pts ▸ 59.9%

26.9% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +6.3 pts 20.6%

14.0% Rented +3.1 pts ▸ 17.0%

1.2% Not stated +0.3 pts ▸ 1.5%

0.6% Other tenure +0.7 pts ▸ 1.2%

Types of homes

92.8% Separate house ◂ +18.9 pts 73.8%

6.1% Townhouse / semi-detached +8.2 pts ▸ 14.3%

0.5% Other dwelling +8.6 pts ▸ 9.1%

0.6% Flat or apartment +2.1 pts ▸ 2.7%

Bedrooms per home

50.4% 4 bedrooms ◂ +11.9 pts 38.5%

37.3% 3 bedrooms even 37.4%

3.3% 2 bedrooms +10.8 pts ▸ 14.1%

7.7% 5 or more ◂ +4.2 pts 3.5%

0.3% 1 bedroom +4.2 pts ▸ 4.5%

0.2% Studio / none +0.6 pts ▸ 0.8%

Weekly rent distribution

57.2% $350–$549 +14.2 pts ▸ 71.3%

19.6% $550–$749 ◂ +15.8 pts 3.8%

15.6% $200–$349 +3.6 pts ▸ 19.1%

3.6% $750 or more ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

2.6% Under $200 +0.9 pts ▸ 3.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

26.1% $1,000–$1,799 +8.6 pts ▸ 34.7%

32.0% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +4.6 pts 27.4%

16.5% Under $1,000 +4.8 pts ▸ 21.3%

17.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +11.7 pts 6.1%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Banksia Beach in Sandstone Point +16 more in Sandstone Point

13 83rd pct 29 86th pct

Stops/1k in Banksia Beach in Sandstone Point +5.27 more in Sandstone Point

1.81 65th pct 7.08 86th pct

Departures/1k in Banksia Beach in Sandstone Point +378.2 more in Sandstone Point

179.2 72nd pct 557.4 79th pct

PT routes in Banksia Beach in Sandstone Point +2 more in Sandstone Point

1 71st pct 3 79th pct

Stop walk in Banksia Beach in Sandstone Point +14 longer in Sandstone Point

9 44th pct 23 61st pct

Drive to city in Banksia Beach in Sandstone Point +6 longer in Banksia Beach

55 41st pct 49 38th pct

Reach 30 min in Banksia Beach in Sandstone Point even

0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Reach 45 min in Banksia Beach in Sandstone Point even

0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

57.3% Car (driver) +4.4 pts ▸ 61.7%

20.2% Worked at home ◂ +6.9 pts 13.3%

5.1% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.4 pts 4.8%

0.9% Walked +0.7 pts ▸ 1.6%

0.4% Train +0.4 pts ▸ 0.7%

0.6% Bicycle ◂ +0.1 pts 0.5%

0.3% Bus +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%

Motor vehicles per home

36.4% 1 vehicle +11.3 pts ▸ 47.7%

44.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +8.7 pts 35.4%

12.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +2.4 pts 9.6%

5.4% 4 or more ◂ +1.2 pts 4.2%

1.8% No vehicle +1.1 pts ▸ 2.9%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

13.7% Health care & social assistance +2.5 pts ▸ 16.3%

11.6% Construction ◂ +1.6 pts 10.0%

9.8% Retail trade ◂ +0.6 pts 9.2%

7.9% Accommodation & food +0.5 pts ▸ 8.3%

8.0% Education & training +0.2 pts ▸ 8.3%

7.8% Professional & technical ◂ +3.2 pts 4.5%

4.8% Manufacturing +2.0 pts ▸ 6.8%

4.7% Transport & warehousing +1.1 pts ▸ 5.8%

3.8% Other services +1.3 pts ▸ 5.1%

4.9% Public administration & safety ◂ +0.1 pts 4.9%

3.5% Administrative & support +1.1 pts ▸ 4.6%

3.0% Wholesale trade ◂ +0.6 pts 2.4%

Occupations people work in

17.1% Professionals ◂ +1.3 pts 15.9%

13.1% Technicians & trades +2.6 pts ▸ 15.7%

14.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +2.5 pts 12.5%

14.4% Managers ◂ +4.3 pts 10.1%

12.7% Community & personal service +1.5 pts ▸ 14.2%

11.2% Sales workers ◂ +2.3 pts 8.9%

9.5% Labourers +1.6 pts ▸ 11.1%

5.2% Machinery operators & drivers +3.7 pts ▸ 8.9%

Walkability

Walk score in Banksia Beach in Sandstone Point +1.1 higher in Sandstone Point

3.5 75th pct 4.6 81st pct

Types ≤15 min in Banksia Beach in Sandstone Point +0.4 more in Sandstone Point

3.1 73rd pct 3.5 75th pct

15-min city in Banksia Beach in Sandstone Point +16.4 pts higher in Sandstone Point

8.3% 64th pct 24.7% 73rd pct

Walk to shops in Banksia Beach in Sandstone Point +43.3 pts higher in Sandstone Point

39.0% 77th pct 82.3% 90th pct

Walk to transit in Banksia Beach in Sandstone Point +22.4 pts higher in Sandstone Point

71.0% 79th pct 93.4% 85th pct

Walk to school in Banksia Beach in Sandstone Point +14.6 pts higher in Sandstone Point

31.0% 69th pct 45.6% 74th pct

Walk to a park in Banksia Beach in Sandstone Point +6.3 pts higher in Banksia Beach

99.9% 95th pct 93.6% 82nd pct

Walk to health in Banksia Beach in Sandstone Point +1.8 pts higher in Banksia Beach

1.9% 72nd pct 0.1% 71st pct

Amenities/1k in Banksia Beach in Sandstone Point +10.0 more in Sandstone Point

8.4 37th pct 18.3 59th pct

Intersections/km² in Banksia Beach in Sandstone Point +9 higher in Banksia Beach

110 86th pct 100 86th pct

Mean slope in Banksia Beach in Sandstone Point +0.3 pts higher in Sandstone Point

3.3% 17th pct 3.6% 22nd pct

Compare Banksia Beach with nearby areas

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Compare Sandstone Point with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Banksia Beach vs Sandstone Point [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30146/banksia-beach/vs/SAL32511/sandstone-point